Whether the human fetus and the prenatal intrauterine environment (amniotic fluid and
placenta) are stably colonized by microbial communities in a healthy pregnancy remains a …

The microbiome has been proven to be associated with many diseases and has been used
as a biomarker and target in disease prevention and intervention. Currently, the vital role of …

Pregnancy and infancy are vulnerable times for detrimental environmental exposures.
However, the exposure situation of microplastics (MPs) for mother–infant pairs and the …

The human fetal immune system begins to develop early during gestation; however, factors
responsible for fetal immune-priming remain elusive. We explored potential exposure to …

The gut microbiome has a tremendous influence on human physiology, including the
nervous system. During fetal development, the initial colonization of the microbiome …

Highlights•In utero microbial stimulation modulates both prenatal and postnatal immune cell
development.•Unique neonatal gut microenvironment allows for progressive colonization of …

Purpose The aim of this review is to gather the available research focusing on female genital
tract (FGT) microbiome. Research question focuses in decipher which is the role of FGT …

A maternal high-fat diet affects offspring neurodevelopment with long-term consequences on
their brain health and behavior. During the past three decades, obesity has rapidly …

Environmental exposures during pregnancy that alter both the maternal gut microbiome and
the infant's risk of allergic disease and asthma include a traditional farm environment and …

STUDY QUESTION Does endometrium harbour functionally active microorganisms and
whether the microbial composition differs between proliferative and mid-secretory phases …